The United States Geography Test

This test will measure what you know about the physical, political, economic, and social geography of the United States. Some questions will require detailed knowledge, while others will be more general. The test is scored out of 40 possible points.

1

In terms of sheer trade value, which state has the busiest international border crossing in North America?

California

Michigan

Texas

Washington

2

Which of these four cities lies below sea level?

Los Angeles, CA

Miami, FL

New Orleans, LA

New York, NY

3

As of 2007, how many U.S. states have a population of greater than 10 million?

4

8

12

16

4

Which of the following states does not have a mass transit system (subway, commuter train, or light rail; NOT including bus service) in its largest city?

Arizona

California

New Mexico

Texas

5

Which of the following cities is located at the western edge of the Great Plains?

Albuquerque, NM

Dallas, TX

Denver, CO

Salt Lake City, UT

6

President Bill Clinton spent the first four years of his life in a small town in Arkansas. Of the following neighboring states, which is the closest in distance to Clinton's hometown (33 miles away, to be exact)?

Mississippi

Missouri

Tennessee

Texas

7

In which of the following states was President George W. Bush born?

Connecticut

Massachusetts

Oklahoma

Texas

8

Which of the following well-known universities is located in the city where President George W. Bush was born?

Northeastern University

Oklahoma State University

University of Texas

Yale University

9

In which U.S. state is the population over 50% Asian American?

California

Hawaii

Oregon

Washington

10

Which of the following cities has a majority-African American population as of the 2000 U.S. Census?